WATCH: Young Mexican fan’s dream comes true as Bafana Bafana shine off the pitch

A young Mexican boy awaited the arrival of Bafana Bafana ahead of their training session. Picture: SAFA As Bafana Bafana prepare for their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener, carrying the hopes of a nation to bring the trophy home, the squad and coach Hugo Broos have already captured hearts at their base in Mexico. A touching moment unfolded this week as the team bus arrived at their Pachuca hotel ahead of training.

Waiting patiently was a young local boy, hoping for just a glimpse of the South African stars. Instead, Bafana Bafana turned his dream into reality. The boy, the only fan at the hotel, was welcomed with selfies from every member of the 26‑man squad.

Broos then gifted him the team’s iconic green jersey. After slipping it on, the youngster was showered with signatures from superstar players on both the jersey and his World Cup album – a memory to last a lifetime. Bafana Bafana face Jamaica in a warm‑up matchat Hidalgo Stadium on Saturday, with kick‑off at 11pm SA time. The game, however, will be played behind closed doors and not broadcast, as Broos keeps his tactics under wraps ahead of South Africa’s opening clash against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium on 11 June.